19Synonyms found for riveting

Word Origin & History

rivet c.1400, from O.Fr. rivet, possibly from M.Du. wriven "turn, grind." The English word may be directly from M.Du. The verb is attested from early 15c. Meaning "to command the attention" is from c.1600; riveting (adj.) in this sense is from 1854.

Example Sentences for riveting

Explorer investigates riveting topics from around the world.

Though fantastic and riveting as her stories may be, her life itself is so much more interesting and full of mystery.

The hyperactive narrative and hypnotic visuals make for a riveting comics showdown.

Anyways, the personality trait section was riveting.

Even more riveting is the later struggle to the ocean of each tiny, vulnerable hatchling.

It's really helpful to highlight some of riveting stories that get lost in the rush of news.

The book is a delicious, riveting engagement of both senses and intellect.

See riveting images from this acclaimed musical and photographic artist.

Few spectacles in nature are more riveting than a sea lion feasting on a jumbo salmon.

The combination of scale, rich detail and brilliant color and compositional and narrative drama is riveting.